Our Upcoming Events


THE POWER OF CHOICE: PAULINE KARPIDAS
Sept
16

THE POWER OF CHOICE: PAULINE KARPIDAS

The forthcoming sale of the Pauline Karpidas collection is historic - the most valuable single-owner auction ever staged by Sotheby’s in Europe. Join us for a focused tour which will explore both the work and the legacy of Karpidas’s collecting. There will be time for light refreshments and networking after.

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MENTORING WALK & TALK
Sept
26

MENTORING WALK & TALK

Start the day walking with fellow art professionals in peer-to-peer conversation and exchange, culminating in a walkthrough of Don’t Look Back at Unit –  a high voltage exhibition curated by AWITA Co-Founder Sigrid Kirk and Executive Committee Member Beth Greenacre. 

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ABU DHABI FORECAST
Sept
30

ABU DHABI FORECAST

How is the UAE leveraging its ambition to be a cultural leader in the Global South? What benefits arise from the UAE’s position as a freeport and tax-friendly jurisdiction? Ahead of Abu Dhabi Art, join us as industry experts take the cultural pulse of the city.

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LIVING WITH ART: RECREATING DESIRE
Oct
10

LIVING WITH ART: RECREATING DESIRE

AWITA hosts an evening at 14 Cavendish, an 18th-century Palladian mansion in the heart of Marylebone. In partnership with art dealers Canopy Collections - recognised for bringing art into domestic spaces - the event explores how historic settings can reframe contemporary art and how we can create more personal connections between artists and collectors.

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ISTANBUL FORECAST
Jul
17

ISTANBUL FORECAST

Is Istanbul’s art scene set for growth, or facing an uphill battle? What’s the mood on the ground and how are galleries adapting?

Join us to hear from industry experts who will take the pulse of Istanbul’s Art Landscape ahead of Contemporary Istanbul.

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FEAST, MELODY AND ADORNMENT
Jul
2

FEAST, MELODY AND ADORNMENT

Join us to celebrate Feast, Melody and Adornment, the first London exhibition dedicated to the historic art of Pichvai painting. Pooja Singhal, Founder of Pichvai Tradition & Beyond, joins Katy Wickremesinghe, Founder of The Wick, to discuss the exhibition's significance, heritage arts today, and the role of women in cultural

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MENTORING WALK & TALK AT ICA
Jun
24

MENTORING WALK & TALK AT ICA

Members will walk in the local park for peer-to-peer mentoring before heading to the ICA for the opening of Connecting Thin Black Lines 1985-2025 —a major exhibition marking 40 years since the seminal show The Thin Black Line.

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NXT GEN: NETWORK & CHILL LEGAL EDITION
Jun
11

NXT GEN: NETWORK & CHILL LEGAL EDITION

This no-jargon legal advice night for art professionals. Whether you're navigating your first contract, grappling with intellectual property, or planning your next creative venture, lawyers at Wedlake Bell will host roundtable sessions explaining free legal advice.

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MASTERING MARKETING
Jun
2

MASTERING MARKETING

Creative communication is how your ideas find their footing and connect with the right people.  Ahead of London Gallery Weekend, join Phillips and art world experts as they share how to craft compelling narratives, engage new audiences, and maximise your impact.

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FUTURE VISIONS
May
19

FUTURE VISIONS

Join us for a morning at Hauser & Wirth for a panel conversation featuring AWITA-sponsored membership recipients, as they reflect on a year of progress, challenges, and personal growth.

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HONG KONG FORECAST
Feb
24

HONG KONG FORECAST

Hong Kong is a city of striking contrasts. Join us for an open discussion with four industry experts as they take the pulse of Hong Kong’s art landscape ahead of Art Basel. Moderated by Enid Tsui (Arts Editor at South China Morning Post and author).

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Manila Forecast
Feb
7

Manila Forecast

How will 2025 shape the Philippine art landscape? Join us to hear from three industry experts who will provide insights into Manila's vibrant art scene.

The session will be moderated by Trickie Lopa, Co-Founder of Art Fair Philippines.

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